About the East Center Black History Honor Run
The route winds through the historic East Center neighborhood, known locally as The Quarters, past sites that shaped the identity of Center and Shelby County. Several of those stops carry Texas Historical Markers, so the run doubles as a walking tour of places that rarely get this kind of attention. The feel is closer to a procession than a race.
Runners can add a personal touch through registration: a sign honoring someone they care about gets placed along the route for everyone passing by to see. It is a small thing that gives the morning a different weight than most races carry.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles2/20/2027 08:00$25
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